College Essays
I think it is a big problem to have so many teachers that aren’t qualified to teach any subject to someone. Both teacher and students are affected, I may say; the teacher sometimes is called out to give classes that isn’t his or her subject suddenly and have to go anyway, with even knowing the […]
Children interrupt frequently, but why? One day, as I sat in one of my school’s numerous classrooms something dawned on me. The constant murmurs of frustration because certain children did not get picked on. The teacher of my language arts class was ready to move on, but it seemed like others were not. Some one […]
Are there times where no matter how much you sleep, you’re still as tired as ever? Are there times when you realize that it became harder to stay awake in the lectures? Or, have you ever felt that your performance in school is getting worse even though nothing wrong happened to you? Well, my friend, […]
In 2013, the U. S. scored below the PISA’s (Program for International Student Assessment) average math score and ranked 26th out of the 34 countries involved in the OECD, or Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development. The OECD is a group set on promoting the social and economic well-being of the world. The U.S. math […]
Many high achievers in high school are determined to gain the prestigious title of valedictorian. This honor is a validation of all their hard work, proof of being number one and rightfully deserving so, but the title has been glorified and blown out of proportion. While the argument on the worth of a valedictorian is […]
What is the origin of the smile? I cannot be the only one who has been enchanted by the subtle charm of someone’s lips turning upward, inching into the familiar frame of what we have all come to interpret as the universal indication of happiness. Yet this badge that we bear each day, sometimes without […]
Dear Friends, Family, and Others, Thank you for your concern about my future. I really appreciate it. All I can ask for is people like you in my life who care so deeply about me that you take the time and effort to ask me about where I’m going to college. Now, I don’t mean […]
As a senior, the inevitable college decision has to be made in the next couple of months. Should I go to a college far away from home or stay closer? This is a tough decision and many factors play a role in making this choice. Financial aid. College acceptances. Location. I’ve traveled far and wide […]
Over the years of being a student in the public school system, I have contemplated and been indecisive about my career in the near future. I have changed from one to career to the next. Most teenagers do not know what they want to do when they grow up, most of us do not even […]
At my high school we study Tupac to get a better understanding of him. Most adults think that we should not study Tupac; also that he is too violent for us. Personally I think that they are all wrong they are thinking about the angry side of Tupac just because of his music. They say […]
Should Students Wear Uniforms? Students should not wear school uniforms. Here are reasons why they should or should not wear uniforms. Students should not wear uniforms because, they should show who they are. For example, they could wear rings, bracelets, necklaces to show that they love jewelry. They want to show self-expression. When growing up […]
We seem to have a rampant issue in the educational system in this society at the moment. Students are being given far to much ability to manage their time efficiently. This is due to assignments being given that provide the students with overwhelming amounts of time to accomplish their work. Sometimes the students are even […]
Teenagers these days have it extremely rough. We are students, adults, and children all at once. We are expected to be responsible yet innocent, organized yet flexible, willing to persevere yet voices for change. Today’s teenager is conjectured to have a 4.0 GPA and 2400 SAT score, yet still spend countless hours on a plethora […]
Screech! Have you ever heard the sound of nails scratching across a chalk board? It makes me want to run all the way home and jump in my comfy bed and pull the covers up around my ears! Unfortunately, I’m usually in a place where I can’t run home very easily; like school. It is […]
Technology has seemed to slowly emerge in schools today with iPads as a major trend. My school in particular has been becoming more involved with technology and we have several computer labs placed throughout the building. Many students have grown to begin use of iPhones and iPads that belong to themselves rather than the school. […]
Will we do better in school if school starts later? “Starting classes late means ending classes late. That can interfere with after schools sports and other activities” that’s something that principals or teachers would say. However, I don’t think sports or other activities are more important than our health. Starting school later has a lot […]
Forever 21 versus Hot Topic. Pop and Hip-Hop versus metal and pop-punk. Natural blonde hair, leader of the cheer squad versus dyed red hair, leader of nothing. I am not the typical girl, nor the typical student. I am not picture perfect and I don’t get the perfect grades. I have a mom, a dad, […]
Everyone judges others. Everyone has been judged, whether they were aware of it or not.Most people are aware of it.They do know what you’ve been saying behind their back.Stop for a minute and think before you open your mouth to say some nasty comment. The blonde you sit next to in geometry?She’s been wearing the […]
Kids should get their allowance Children’s future depends on how parents act. In their right actions, children’s future get better, thus, kids should get their allowance. Should kids get their allowance? Psychologist mentioned that many parents think kids shouldn’t get their allowance, but that is not true. Kids should get their allowance. According to psychologist, […]
In the afternoons, I work with a group of kids at an elementary location of my school. One of the ladies I work with teaches kindergarten at the school. She encourages her kids to practice their reading skills at home by having a contest to see who can read the most books. A couple of […]
“If you flunk school, you flunk life.” “If your grades drop again, your grounded.” “Do you want to become a criminal dropout? No? Then study.” How many of you have heard this before? Most likely many times. And most likely you will many more times. Your parents, teachers, adult friends, grandparents, counselors. They say these […]
When I had first heard that my school held afterschool UCONN ECE classes, I had laughed. Why would anyone ever want to put in that much time and effort in an afterschool class that is so hard, even the teacher admits that the majority of students do not end up getting the credits? Even so, […]
Our Modest Proposal to the Board of Education Concerning Depression in High School and the Effects on Individual and National Performance Day after day, more teenagers in the United States are being claimed by death due to depression and suicide. Depression rates are higher than ever; teenagers are spending more time worrying about their schoolwork […]
High School in my opinion is really stressful. We do lots of work and projects, but it is also fun. I like getting to know people and spending time with old friends. Sometimes I wonder why teachers have to be so hard, but in the end I learn a lot and start to realize that […]
Remember that teacher who gave outrageously hard tests that everyone failed, yet had no care of when everyone failed. I feel students should be able to grade their teachers due to them spending more time than anyone else, research shows students are better observers than trained adults, and teachers are responsible for having a good […]
A high number of students drop out of school every year because they lose interest; laptops may be an easy way to solve this problem. Many schools have switched to using laptops instead of textbooks in the hopes that they could make projects easier to complete, so students could get help from teachers after school, […]
There are only two coffeehouses (Aroma Underground and Starbucks) in Florence, South Carolina and it has a single concert venue (Florence Civic Center). And though the concert venue is very popular and features famous acts, it is not a platform for local artists. But as a lover of indie music and South Carolina poets, I […]
Dear Superintendent, My name is Olivia, and I am an 8th grade student. I’m new to the district, and I really enjoy all of the kind teachers, faculty and students. The library is expansive, and the variation of classes and projects are full of hands on experience. I’m in Band, Writer’s club, and Art; three […]
You walk down a long hallway with one key, it’s shiney, golden, and it has your name on it. As your walking down the hall you notice doors on both sides with titles on them like, Drugs, Alcohol, Colledge, Stealing, Gangs, and disapointment. All the doors seem to be saying “open me, Open me”. You […]
My entire life I have hated school. When I was little I would throw tantrums in the mornings at least twice a week because I couldn’t stand the thought of having to be in school all day. But the thing that pisses me off the most about my hate for school, is that I love […]
